1980 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 87 kg more than 1980 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, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Escort | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
