1970 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1991 Opel Calibra is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1991 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Opel Calibra weights approximately 405 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1991 Opel Calibra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Opel Calibra will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Opel Calibra (174 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1991 Opel Calibra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Calibra |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |