1967 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Cadillac Brougham (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Cadillac Brougham | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Escort |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2410 mm |