2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 24 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 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 628 kg more than 1977 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (475 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Escort |
Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 60 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 53 L |