1987 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Escort.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Escort | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2745 mm |
