2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 33 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 512 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Tacoma | Escort |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
