1970 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 842 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, 2011 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 61 L |
