1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 995 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
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1984 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Fiesta | Freelander |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 83 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |