2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 135 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 2013 Ferrari 458. 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ferrari |
| Model | Freelander | 458 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
