2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1989 Ford Laser
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Laser would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1989 Ford Laser. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1653 kg more than 1989 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Laser. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Laser. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Laser. 1989 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1989 Ford Laser | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Laser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |