1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 612 kg more than 1977 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 3-Litre | Escort |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
