2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 224 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 586 kg more than 1973 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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (454 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Escort |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 148 Nm |
Top Speed | 252 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |