2006 Holden UTE vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 Holden UTE is newer by 31 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Holden UTE weights approximately 600 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, 2006 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Holden UTE | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | UTE | Escort |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
