2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta 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 2,495 cc, 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 1234 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1388 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |