2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo. 2009 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Freelander | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
