1976 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Maverick (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Maverick weights approximately 940 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.
Because 1997 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford Maverick (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Escort | 1997 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
