2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 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 460 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Freelander | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |