1975 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 200 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, 1994 Rover 200, 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, 1994 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1994 Rover 200 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Escort | 200 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |