1974 AMC Matador vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 916 kg more than 1974 AMC Matador.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 AMC Matador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | AMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Matador | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 68 L |
