1970 Chrysler 160 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 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler 160 would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 151 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler 160 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 160 | Escort |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |