1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 543 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Corvette (386 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Escort |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 148 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |