1975 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 25 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 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 790 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |