1970 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 593 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1993 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. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2740 mm |
