1968 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |