1970 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |