2004 Ford Fusion vs. 2000 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Ford Fusion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fusion. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 249 kg more than 2004 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fusion. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Fusion | 2000 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Fusion | Freelander |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |