1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Zephyr. 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 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Zephyr | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
