1975 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 575 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1993 Ford Falcon 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. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Falcon |
Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |