1976 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 116 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, 1973 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Escort | 1973 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Escort | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
