1968 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 42 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2010 Land Rover LR3 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. 2010 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
