1977 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1308 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 4554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
