1971 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1971 Ford Escort and 1971 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Torana weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1971 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | Torana |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |