1993 Ford Orion vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 384 kg more than 1993 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Orion | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Orion | Freelander |
Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |