2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 525 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mariner. 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 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Mercury Mariner 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 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Freelander | Mariner |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |