2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2000 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 406 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2000 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fiesta | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 994 kg | 1400 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
