1978 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1978 Ford Escort and 1978 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,166 cc, 1978 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Publica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 938 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
