2005 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1492 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escort | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |
