1975 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1994 Toyota Previa 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Previa weights approximately 715 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 Toyota Previa, 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 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1994 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Previa |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
