2010 Holden Commodore vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 2010 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 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 2,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 2010 Holden Commodore (240 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm). This means 2010 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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