1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina 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 385 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 1977 Ford Cortina 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. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Cortina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |