1971 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Escort weights approximately 127 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica.
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, 1971 Ford Escort (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Publica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2170 mm |
