1971 Rover 2000 vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1975 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 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1971 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1971 Rover 2000 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.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Rover 2000 1975 Ford Escort
Make Rover Ford
Model 2000 Escort
Year Released 1971 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1978 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 106 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1295 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2410 mm


 

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