1975 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1977 Triumph Stag 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Triumph Stag weights approximately 300 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 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1977 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Escort | Stag |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |