1977 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu 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 4,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 600 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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:
1977 Chevrolet Malibu | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Malibu | Escort |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |