2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Ford Laser
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Laser would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1517 kg more than 2005 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Freelander | Laser |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
