2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1449 kg more than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ikon. 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Ikon | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1050 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 82 L |