1968 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 114 kg more than 1968 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |