1970 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 323 (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 323 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1970 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, 1977 Mazda 323 (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | 323 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2320 mm |