1975 Ford Escort vs. 1975 AC 428
To start off, both 1975 Ford Escort and 1975 AC 428 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 AC 428 weights approximately 475 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1975 AC 428 | |
Make | Ford | AC |
Model | Escort | 428 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |