1980 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort 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 34 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (45 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1980 Ford Escort (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Corsa |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |