2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Aspire 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 1245 kg more than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Aspire. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Discovery | Aspire |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 37 L |
