2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (144 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1425 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo. 2011 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mondeo | Freelander |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1283 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |