1980 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen SP weights approximately 40 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volkswagen SP (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escort | SP |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
