1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 958 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Pontiac | Land Rover |
| Model | Firebird | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
