1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 610 kg more than 1953 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Land Rover | Morris |
| Model | Freelander | Minor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |
