1975 Ford Torino vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 765 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Torino | Chevette |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 36 L |