2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 769 kg more than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Because 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 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 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Freestar | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
