1975 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 561 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Escort | Corvette |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1247 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2685 mm |