2010 Ford Expedition vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 35 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1735 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Escort |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 55 L |
