1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 850 kg more than 1979 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Escort |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
