1968 Ford 17 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 499 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford 17. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | 17 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
