2006 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 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 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 993 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escape | Freelander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2708 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 | 11.8 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |