1978 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, 2009 Opel Antara is newer by 31 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 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Antara (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Antara weights approximately 930 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 2009 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Opel Antara (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 2009 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Antara |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
