2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 118 kg more than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Freestar | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
