2005 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 970 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (206 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escape | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
