1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 171 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite has manual transmission. 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite 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:
1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Sprite | Escort |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |