2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 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 1649 kg more than 2010 Ford Ka.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Ka. 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Discovery | Ka |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 35 L |
