1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 AC 428.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 AC 428. 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 1973 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | Land Rover | AC |
| Model | Freelander | 428 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
