1977 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monza 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monza weights approximately 360 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. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1977 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1977 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Monza | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Monza | Escort |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |