1984 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2005 Holden Caprice 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 2005 Holden Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (502 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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