2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 12 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1097 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.
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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Expedition |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3023 mm |