1970 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 19 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 99 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Ford | Wartburg |
Model | Escort | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |