2003 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 592 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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Falcon | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Escort |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |