1975 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 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 (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Publica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
