1975 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 335 kg more than 1964 Steyr 700C. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1964 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Escort | 700C |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1950 mm |
