1969 Dodge Dart vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1091 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Dodge Dart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Dart | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
