1995 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Century weights approximately 630 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Century 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 1975 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1975 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1975 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Century |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |