1975 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Triumph GT6. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 50 kg more than 1966 Triumph GT6. 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 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Escort | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
