1982 Ford Fiesta vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 1982 Ford Fiesta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fiesta (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 90 kg more than 1982 Ford Fiesta.

Because 1970 Ford Escort 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1970 Ford Escort (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fiesta. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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