2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 110 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Freelander | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
