1968 Jeep CJ5 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 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1968 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1968 Jeep CJ5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jeep CJ5. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1968 Jeep CJ5 has manual transmission. 1968 Jeep CJ5 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:
| 1968 Jeep CJ5 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | CJ5 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2670 mm |
