2002 Ford Laser vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Laser would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2002 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1517 kg more than 2002 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Laser. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Laser. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Laser | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Laser | Freelander |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 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 | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 146 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 | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |