2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fiesta and 2009 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1742 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fiesta | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 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 | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
