1979 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escort | Discovery |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |