1980 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1858 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 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escort | Defender |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |