2009 Ford Edge vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 975 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Edge | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |
