2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1234 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | E-350 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 93 L |