1979 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 725 kg more than 1979 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 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
