1975 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 19 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Commodore weights approximately 450 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1994 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | Commodore |
Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |