1999 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1999 Ford Escort. (131 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Escort.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Escort | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
