1975 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corona weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Corona |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
