1979 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 33 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 607 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.
Because 1979 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Escort | Berlingo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |