2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1993 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aspire.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Aspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Aspire. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Aspire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover LR2 | 1993 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | LR2 | Aspire |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
