1991 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1991 Ford Escort. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1991 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Escort | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1858 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
