2008 Ford E-350 vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Ford E-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 913 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-350 | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | E-350 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2550 mm |