1982 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (70 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 550 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Escort | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |
