2009 Ford Escape vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (153 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 534 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Escape (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escape | Serie II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
