1989 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort. 2012 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Escort | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escort | LR2 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |