1975 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 35 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort.
Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escort | Freelander |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |