1970 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Ford Triton

To start off, 1998 Ford Triton is newer by 28 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 1,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Triton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Triton (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Triton should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Triton weights approximately 447 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, 1998 Ford Triton, 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, 1998 Ford Triton (174 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Triton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.

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