1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 169 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1938 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Toyota Carina | 2010 Ford Escape | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Carina | Escape |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3505 mm |