1981 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 6 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 256 kg more than 1975 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Escort |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |