1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ferrari 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 550 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
