1975 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Plymouth Laser

To start off, 1993 Plymouth Laser 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 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Laser (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Laser should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Laser weights approximately 195 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, 1993 Plymouth Laser, 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, 1993 Plymouth Laser (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.

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