2000 Ford Laser vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Laser would be higher. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Ford Laser. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Laser.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Laser. 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Laser. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Laser | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Laser | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
