2001 Ford Ka vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Ka would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ka.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ka. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Ka | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Ka | Freelander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |