1968 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | Defender |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |
