1956 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1975 Mazda Chante is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Escort (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Escort weights approximately 325 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ford Escort (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Chante |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2210 mm |
