1972 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1985 Ford Telstar is newer by 13 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Telstar weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 Ford Escort.
Because 1972 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort. 1985 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 1985 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
