1975 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1993 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 876 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
Because 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1993 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
