1972 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 15 kg more than 1972 Ford Escort.
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, 1972 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2380 mm |