1975 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Holden Torana
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Torana weights approximately 85 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, 1971 Holden Torana (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1971 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Torana |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
