1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2011 Ford Kuga is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Kuga (134 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Kuga weights approximately 80 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | 88 | Kuga |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |