1978 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 938 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
