1978 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1996 Opel Vectra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 356 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Opel Vectra (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Vectra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 938 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |