2004 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1265 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (272 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Escape | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escape | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |