1975 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 4 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 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 186 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 1609. 1979 Chrysler 1609 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. 1979 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1979 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Escort | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
