1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 70 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
