1970 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Daewoo Rezzo
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Rezzo is newer by 31 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 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Rezzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Rezzo. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Rezzo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Rezzo weights approximately 485 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, 2001 Daewoo Rezzo, 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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2001 Daewoo Rezzo 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. 2001 Daewoo Rezzo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 2001 Daewoo Rezzo | |
Make | Ford | Daewoo |
Model | Escort | Rezzo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |