1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 220 kg more than 1975 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. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Escort |
Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |