1995 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Ford Mustang 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 1978 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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