1975 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2001 Seat Toledo is newer by 26 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 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Toledo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Toledo weights approximately 394 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, 2001 Seat Toledo, 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, 2001 Seat Toledo (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2001 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
