1975 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 925 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |