1984 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1980 Ford Escort

To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Sprint is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 991 cc (3 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Sprint is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Sprint (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Sprint should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint.

Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Sprint, 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, 1984 Chevrolet Sprint (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Sprint will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.

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