2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2008 Ford S-Max and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2008 Ford S-Max. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 829 kg more than 2008 Ford S-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford S-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford S-Max. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford S-Max.
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2008 Ford S-Max | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | S-Max | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |