2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Ford F-150

To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 353 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.

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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2010 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. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2010 Ford F-150
Make Land Rover Ford
Model Discovery F-150
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 5400 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 310 HP
Torque 300 Nm 494 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 2553 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 5885 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1935 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 136 L


 

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