2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 172 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
Model | Freelander | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 468 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |