1973 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 35 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. 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 6 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 448 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort.
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, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Focus |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |