1968 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 180 L |
