2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1973 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 Land Rover Serie III.
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. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1973 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1973 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1973 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Five Hundred | Serie III |
Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |