1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 1983 Buick LeSabre is newer by 13 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 785 kg more than 1970 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, 1983 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1983 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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