1975 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 37 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 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 121 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Escort | Materia |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 91.8 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |