1972 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 38 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Focus weights approximately 290 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.
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, 2010 Ford Focus, 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, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 2010 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Focus |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4445 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1722 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2614 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |