2005 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Tracker | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tracker | Escort |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2400 mm |