1976 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Escort weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escort | 1600 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |