1968 Maserati Mexico vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1258 kg more than 1968 Maserati Mexico.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Maserati Mexico. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Maserati Mexico | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Maserati | Land Rover |
| Model | Mexico | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4135 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
