1977 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 24 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 42 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Escort | 2001 Vauxhall VX220 | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | VX220 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |