2005 Ford Escape vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 620 kg more than 2005 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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escape | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
