2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1092 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fusion | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
