1959 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 208 kg more than 1959 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Escort | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Supra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 358 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |