2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 436 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford E-150. 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, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 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 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Discovery | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 132 L |
