1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 675 kg more than 1980 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 (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Escort |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
