1975 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1975 Ford Escort and 1975 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 159 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
