2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger 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 325 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (330 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Ranger | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 340 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |