1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 1972 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1972 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, 1970 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Checker Aerobus | 1972 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Checker | Ford |
| Model | Aerobus | Escort |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2400 mm |
