2002 Ford Explorer vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2002 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 425 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, 2002 Ford Explorer (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Explorer | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Explorer | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2560 mm |
