1995 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 941 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escort | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |