1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco 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 788 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Monaco | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |
