2009 Ford Escape vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 904 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
