1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 2083 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Ford Escape | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corolla | Escape |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |