1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 205 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Escort |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |