1975 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 13 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Corsa (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 25 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa.
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, 1988 Opel Corsa, 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, 1988 Opel Corsa (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
