1973 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 266 kg more than 1973 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, 1983 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Soarer |
Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |