1958 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Escort weights approximately 2 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
