1979 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 165 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1966 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
