2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 4 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 3,190 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 53 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (176 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 894 kg more than 2013 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 2013 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, 2013 Ford Escape (321 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Ford Escape | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Escape |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3190 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4524 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2078 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |