1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford GT 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Ford GT 40 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | GT 40 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 420 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |