2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 82 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Freelander |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |