1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2012 Ford Ecosport
To start off, 2012 Ford Ecosport is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Ecosport (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Ecosport should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Ecosport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 2012 Ford Ecosport (170 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Ecosport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 2012 Ford Ecosport | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Serie II | Ecosport |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
