1970 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 11 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 355 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |