2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,543 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Cougar (196 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 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 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Freelander | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 196 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
