1975 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Lexus GS
To start off, 1994 Lexus GS 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lexus GS weights approximately 806 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 Lexus GS (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1994 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1994 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Escort | GS |
Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |