2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1742 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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2009 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Fiesta | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |