1975 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1976 Holden Gemini is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Gemini (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Gemini weights approximately 25 kg more than 1975 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, 1976 Holden Gemini (128 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1976 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1976 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
