1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 2 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 910 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Escort |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2400 mm |
