1975 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2008 Opel Speedster 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. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Speedster weights approximately 91 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, 2008 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Speedster 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 Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
