2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 4 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Freelander | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |