1998 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1538 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 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Escort | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | Defender |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
