1970 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Liana is newer by 35 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 (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 661 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, 2005 Suzuki Liana, 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, 2005 Suzuki Liana (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Escort | Liana |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |