1986 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort.
Because 1973 Vauxhall Victor 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 1973 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | Victor |
Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |