1975 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Holden Camira
To start off, 1986 Holden Camira is newer by 11 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. Both 1975 Ford Escort and 1986 Holden Camira are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Camira weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1986 Holden Camira, 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, 1986 Holden Camira (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1986 Holden Camira | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | Camira |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |