1975 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 3 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 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | Chevette |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |