2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1982 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor would be higher. 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 1290 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Meteor. 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor. 1982 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1982 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Meteor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |