1975 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 700 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1994 Ford Fairlane 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. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Ford Escort 1994 Ford Fairlane
Make Ford Ford
Model Escort Fairlane
Year Released 1975 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1096 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 43 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 70 Nm 348 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 910 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2930 mm


 

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