2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 513 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 59 L |