2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 868 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 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) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
