2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1004 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Falcon. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon. 2011 Ford Falcon 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |