1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1959 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 99. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 99 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
