1947 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 555 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1947 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1947 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Jeep Station Wagon | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Jeep | Ford |
Model | Station Wagon | Escort |
Year Released | 1947 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2400 mm |