1978 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1978 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3683 mm |
