1985 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort.
Because 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Escort | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |