1997 Ford Royale vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Royale would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Royale.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1997 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Royale | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Royale | Freelander |
Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |