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 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
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 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 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. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 7275 cc | 2178 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 677 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2670 mm |