1974 Mazda 1000 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1974 Mazda 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000.
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, 1974 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1974 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1974 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 1000 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Escort |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 986 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2400 mm |