2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 48 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Freelander | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
