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, 1951 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 505 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, 1951 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 | 1298 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
