1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1868 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. 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 1955 Morgan Plus 4. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1955 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1955 Morgan Plus 4 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:
1955 Morgan Plus 4 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Morgan | Land Rover |
Model | Plus 4 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |