1993 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 Buick LeSabre is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 630 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1993 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Buick LeSabre | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Escort |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |