2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1033 kg more than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lincoln LS. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Discovery | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
