1993 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3

To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1993 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Escort.

Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Escort. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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