2011 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2012 Ford C-Max is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1082 kg more than 2012 Ford C-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford C-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford C-Max. (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford C-Max.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Ford C-Max | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | C-Max |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
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 | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1828 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2788 mm |