2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 931 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Escort |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 41 L |