2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 359 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-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 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 136 L |