1975 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 1000 (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000.
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, 1970 Mazda 1000 (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
