1966 Austin A 60 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1588 kg more than 1966 Austin A 60. 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 1966 Austin A 60. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 60 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 60 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
