1970 Mini MK III vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mini MK III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mini MK III would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Mini MK III. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 310 kg more than 1970 Mini MK III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Mini MK III, 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, 1975 Ford Escort (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mini MK III. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mini MK III. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1970 Mini MK III has manual transmission. 1970 Mini MK III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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