1975 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 330 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. 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 (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Publica |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |