2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 140 kg more than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Fairlane. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Freelander | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
