1975 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 220 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Holden Sunbird (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |