1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 2 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 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick LeSabre (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 726 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Buick LeSabre 1975 Ford Escort
Make Buick Ford
Model LeSabre Escort
Year Released 1977 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5002 cc 1845 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 333 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 914 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2410 mm


 

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