1970 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Lexus SC
To start off, 2004 Lexus SC is newer by 34 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus SC (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 955 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, 2004 Lexus SC (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 2004 Lexus SC 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. 2004 Lexus SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 2004 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Escort | SC |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 66 L |
