2003 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Ford Escape is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 424 kg more than 2003 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Escape. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Escape | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
