1975 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Ford 17
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford 17 weights approximately 165 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, 1969 Ford 17 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1969 Ford 17 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | 17 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |