2004 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (203 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2004 Ford Escape (272 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Escape | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escape | Freelander |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 272 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |