1975 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Suzuki Covie

To start off, 2002 Suzuki Covie is newer by 27 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 1,999 cc, 2002 Suzuki Covie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Covie. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Covie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 164 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Covie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2002 Suzuki Covie, 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) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Covie. (111 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Covie. 2002 Suzuki Covie 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. 2002 Suzuki Covie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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