1980 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (157 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1112 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |
