1973 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 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 75 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 484 kg more than 1973 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |