1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 145 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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 GT 70 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford GT 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 1979 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT 70 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2420 mm |
