1976 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Escort | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |
