1977 Ford Escort vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (240 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 TVR Cerbera (366 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Escort | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 57 L |
