2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Lincoln Continental
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 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lincoln Continental. 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, 2002 Lincoln Continental (571 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Lincoln Continental 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 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Discovery | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 410 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
