1975 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Plymouth Turismo
To start off, 1986 Plymouth Turismo is newer by 11 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Plymouth Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Plymouth Turismo (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Plymouth Turismo should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Plymouth Turismo weights approximately 175 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.
Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Plymouth Turismo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Plymouth Turismo (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Plymouth Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1986 Plymouth Turismo | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Escort | Turismo |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |