1990 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 990 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Escort | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escort | Defender |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |