1975 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 160 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Starlet |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |