1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1991 Ford Laser
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1991 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 520 kg more than 1991 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Laser. 1991 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1991 Ford Laser | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Laser |
Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |