1959 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ is newer by 36 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota MRJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota MRJ (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota MRJ should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 755 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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Escort | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | MRJ |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |