1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 5 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 132 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1975 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 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1970 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1970 Checker Aerobus 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:
| 1970 Checker Aerobus | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Checker | Ford |
| Model | Aerobus | Escort |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2410 mm |
