1973 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 126 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Taunus |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |