2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP) has 188 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 122 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 2009 Ford Falcon. 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon 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 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 362 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 533 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |