1968 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 37 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1649 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 96 L |