1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP) has 156 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.

Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Ford Mustang 2005 Land Rover Freelander
Make Ford Land Rover
Model Mustang Freelander
Year Released 1971 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5752 cc 2489 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 174 HP
Torque 503 Nm 240 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.9 mm 83 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 64 L


 

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