1972 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 86 L |
