2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 34 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 473 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Liberty | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Jeep | Ford |
Model | Liberty | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 55 L |