1968 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1980 Toyota Sprinter 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 1,588 cc, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 104 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
