1980 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 48 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | Chevette |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |