1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | F-250 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2670 mm |
