1975 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 20 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 697 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |