2003 Chevrolet Cheyenne vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Cheyenne is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Cheyenne is equipped with a bigger engine.

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. 2003 Chevrolet Cheyenne has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet Cheyenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2003 Chevrolet Cheyenne 1975 Ford Escort
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Cheyenne Escort
Year Released 2003 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 53 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 5950 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 2090 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1400 mm