1968 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escort | Defender |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 93 L |