1998 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 793 kg more than 1998 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Escort | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escort | Discovery |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1963 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |