1963 Toyota Publica vs. 1996 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 550 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Toyota Publica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Ford Escort (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Toyota Publica | 1996 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Publica | Escort |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |
