1975 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Toyota Prius is newer by 30 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 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Prius (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 390 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, 2005 Toyota Prius, 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, 2005 Toyota Prius (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2005 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Prius |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 84.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |