2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1792 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Morgan |
| Model | Freelander | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
