2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Freelander | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
