1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 292 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Escort |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
