2008 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ka 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 3,950 cc (8 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 1288 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ka. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ka | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ka | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 93 L |
