1993 Cadillac Allante vs. 1979 Ford Escort

To start off, 1993 Cadillac Allante is newer by 14 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 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Allante (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 833 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.

Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante, 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 Cadillac Allante (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 1993 Cadillac Allante 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. 1993 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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