1977 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, both 1977 Ford Escort and 1977 Pontiac Lemans were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 548 kg more than 1977 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. 1977 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1977 Pontiac Lemans | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escort | Lemans |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
