1975 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 440 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, 1992 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |