2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Ford F-150

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 125 kg more than 2002 Ford F-150.

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, 2002 Ford F-150 (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Ford F-150 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. 2002 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2002 Ford F-150
Make Land Rover Ford
Model Discovery F-150
Year Released 2008 2002
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 4195 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 202 HP
Torque 300 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 2075 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 3050 mm


 

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