1975 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Plymouth Caravelle

To start off, 1987 Plymouth Caravelle is newer by 12 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 251 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, 1987 Plymouth Caravelle, 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 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle.

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