2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 3 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1134 kg more than 2012 Ford Escape. 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 2012 Ford Escape. 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Freelander | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
