1963 Ford Consul vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1926 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Consul | Freelander |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |