1978 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 6 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 420 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.
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, 1984 Toyota Model F (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Model F |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 938 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |