1978 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1994 Subaru Justy is newer by 16 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 997 cc (3 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Justy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Justy (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 125 kg more than 1994 Subaru Justy.
Because 1978 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Justy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Subaru Justy (77 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1994 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Justy |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |