1975 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1982 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 7 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Golf (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 38 kg more than 1982 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Golf. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1982 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escort | Golf |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |