1986 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1376 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 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ford Escort 2007 Land Rover Defender
Make Ford Land Rover
Model Escort Defender
Year Released 1986 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1751 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 21.5:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 151 km/hour 144 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 910 kg 2286 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 75 L


 

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