1977 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1996 Mitsubishi FTO
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi FTO is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1977 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mitsubishi FTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1996 Mitsubishi FTO has automatic transmission and 1977 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1977 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi FTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Land Rover Serie III | 1996 Mitsubishi FTO | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Serie III | FTO |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 195 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
