1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 378 kg more than 1976 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1976 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
