1996 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 192 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 731 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Ford Mustang | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Freelander |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |