1975 Ford Escort vs. 1946 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Triumph Roadster (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 240 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1946 Triumph Roadster (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1946 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Escort | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1946 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
