1976 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, both 1976 Ford Escort and 1976 Holden Sunbird were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 235 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |