2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (237 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 204 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Escape |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 57 L |
