2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.

Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (407 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Freelander 2001 Ford Mustang
Make Land Rover Ford
Model Freelander Mustang
Year Released 2005 2001
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2489 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 174 HP 260 HP
Torque 240 Nm 407 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 90 mm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 59 L


 

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