2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 698 kg more than 1980 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Escort |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
