1975 Ford Escort vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1009 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, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2009 SsangYong Stavic 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 Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Escort | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
