1975 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 92 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 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1969 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Escort | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |