1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1882 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Marcos 1600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1967 Marcos 1600 has manual transmission. 1967 Marcos 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Marcos | Land Rover |
| Model | 1600 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
