1970 Ford Escort vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 289 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Escort | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |
