2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Continental (217 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 168 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lincoln Continental. 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, 2005 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Freelander | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
