1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Escort |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
