2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2005 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |