1980 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Because 1963 Vauxhall Victor 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 1963 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, 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, 1963 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Escort | Victor |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |
