1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 2008 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Falcon | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2708 kg |
