1975 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 797 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1962 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Escort | P5 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
