2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1004 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mondeo | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 11.5 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 | 1482 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 82 L |
