2008 Ford Edge vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Ford Edge is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2008 Ford Edge (339 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Edge | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Edge | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
