2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 341 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Galaxy. 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, 2004 Ford Galaxy (326 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 2004 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Freelander | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
