1975 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 225 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1977 Ford Cortina 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. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Cortina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |