2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1970 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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (394 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Jeep | Ford |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Escort |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2400 mm |