2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 657 kg more than 1977 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Escort |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |
