1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2000 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 563 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 2000 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Prefect | Freelander |
Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |