1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 100 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 Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Escort |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |