1973 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Rover 600
To start off, 1995 Rover 600 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. Both 1973 Ford Escort and 1995 Rover 600 are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 600 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 600 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600, 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, 1995 Rover 600 (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1995 Rover 600 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Escort | 600 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 914 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |