1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 910 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Land Rover |
Model | Electron | Freelander |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2560 mm |