2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1956 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 853 kg more than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1956 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Freelander | 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Morgan |
| Model | Freelander | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 2087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
