1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1207 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | Land Rover Discovery | Escort |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2400 mm |
