1970 Ford Escort vs. 2006 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2006 TVR Tuscan is newer by 36 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 379 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, 2006 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 2006 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Escort | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |