2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Ford Edge
To start off, 2011 Ford Edge is newer by 3 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 254 kg more than 2011 Ford Edge.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Edge. 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, 2011 Ford Edge (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2011 Ford Edge 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. 2011 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Discovery | Edge |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |
