2006 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 856 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.

Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Escape 2009 Land Rover Freelander
Make Ford Land Rover
Model Escape Freelander
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 2179 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 16.5:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1220 kg 2076 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 16.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 68 L