1994 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1994 Ford Escort. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1537 kg more than 1994 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Escort | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
