2004 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 6 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (316 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (272 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Escape | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escape | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
