1978 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 24 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 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 867 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort. 2002 Lexus Minority Report has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Escort | Minority Report |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |