1971 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort.
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:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1976 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Escort | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
