1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 881 kg more than 1971 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | Diplomat | Escort |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |