2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford S-Max. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford S-Max would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Ford S-Max. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 889 kg more than 2008 Ford S-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford S-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford S-Max. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford S-Max.
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2008 Ford S-Max | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | S-Max | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |