1998 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1998 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 845 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 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Escort | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |