1978 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 21 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 440 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.
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, 1999 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort. 1999 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1999 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Escort | Prowler |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |