1986 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (138 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 87 L |