1975 Ford Escort vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 467 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1951 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Escort | P4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |