1985 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Sprint is newer by 1 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Escort weights approximately 195 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Sprint. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Ford Escort (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Sprint. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Sprint.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Sprint | 1984 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Sprint | Escort |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |