2005 Ford Escape vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (201 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 436 kg more than 2005 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escape | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 181 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
