1976 Ford Escort vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Triumph Roadster (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 287 kg more than 1976 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, 1950 Triumph Roadster (147 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1950 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Escort | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Escort | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
