1975 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 22 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 760 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, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1960 mm |