1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 679 kg more than 1976 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 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1976 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Escort |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 60 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |