1975 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 35 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1395 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2010 Dodge Ram 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. 2010 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Escort | Ram |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 98 L |
