1970 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Verada

To start off, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 21 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 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 730 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.

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, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1991 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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