1979 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 62 kg more than 1979 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |