1990 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (87 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | 109 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
