1975 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 31 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 582 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, 2006 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2006 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Escort | IS |
Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |