2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 269 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2002 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2838 mm |