1975 Ford Escort vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 34 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Escort | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2970 mm |