1975 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 7 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 170 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Talbot Samba (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Samba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Escort | Samba |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
