2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 1999 Land Rover Freelander are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 20 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Ford Mondeo (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mondeo | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2560 mm |
