2009 Ford Taurus X vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus X is newer by 5 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (259 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 616 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus X. 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, 2009 Ford Taurus X (249 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus X | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taurus X | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 259 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
