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 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler 160 (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 165 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 Chrysler 160 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |