1971 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 325 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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1984 Ford GT | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |
