1975 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster 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 Toyota Venza, 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2012 Toyota Venza 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. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Venza |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |