1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 15 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Venom weights approximately 147 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Venom | 1979 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Venom | Escort |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |
