1982 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 454 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Escort | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
