2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2004 Ford Taurus and 2004 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Taurus (250 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taurus | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
