1978 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Tata Estate
To start off, 1993 Tata Estate is newer by 15 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Tata Estate weights approximately 765 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, 1993 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1993 Tata Estate | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Escort | Estate |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 60 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |