2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 315 kg more than 1955 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Land Rover | Morris |
Model | Freelander | Oxford |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |