2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Freelander | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |