1970 Ford Capri vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 452 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Capri. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Capri | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
