1975 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 608 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escort | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2685 mm |
