1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 196 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Sprite | Escort |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |