1975 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 246 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, 1973 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1973 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
