2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2013 Ford Explorer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Explorer (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 495 kg more than 2013 Ford Explorer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Explorer (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Explorer |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5006 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2291 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |