1977 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 21 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 92 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
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, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escort | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
