2004 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Escape would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1002 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape.
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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (257 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Escape | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 96 L |
