1970 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1992 Toyota Sera is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Sera. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Sera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Sera weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 Ford Escort 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Sera, 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, 1970 Ford Escort (148 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1992 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Sera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
