2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 792 kg more than 2012 Ford Edge.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Edge. 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, 2012 Ford Edge (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Ford Edge | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Edge |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4679 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |