1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 10 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 88 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
