1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 915 kg more than 1975 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, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp has manual transmission. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Longchamp | Escort |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
