1975 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 33 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. Both 1975 Ford Escort and 2008 Opel Astra are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 155 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, 2008 Opel Astra, 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, 2008 Opel Astra (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Astra |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
