2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (153 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 136 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Mariner. 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) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Freelander | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1950 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1479 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |