1992 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 444 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape.
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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2013 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Escape |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
