2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fiesta and 2007 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 500 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fiesta | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
