1975 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 32 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1110 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
