1975 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 17 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 1 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 321 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | Carlton |
Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |