2001 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Ford Ranger (266 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Ranger | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ranger | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
