1975 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 451 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Escort | Valiant |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |