1981 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster

To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Escort would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 281 kg more than 1981 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Tesla Roadster 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 2010 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.

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