1977 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 769 kg more than 1977 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Escort | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Supra |
Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 48 L |