1994 Ford Royale vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Royale would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1994 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Royale.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Royale. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Royale | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Royale | Freelander |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |