2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 8 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP) has 225 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm) has 845 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-450 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 | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Freelander | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 399 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 142 L |
