2008 Ford GT vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Ford GT and 2008 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 680 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2008 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford GT | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | GT | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |