1980 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Holden Torana

To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Holden Torana 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 1970 Holden Torana. 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, 1980 Ford Escort (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana.

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