2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1768 kg more than 2011 Ford Ka. 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 2011 Ford Ka. 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 (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Discovery | Ka |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 35 L |
