2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 534 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mondeo | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1542 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
