1972 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 35 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 550 kg more than 1972 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Hilux |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |