2001 Ford Laser vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Laser would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 655 kg more than 2001 Ford Laser.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Laser. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Laser | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Laser | Freelander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |