1979 Ford Escort vs. 1983 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1983 TVR Tasmin is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 TVR Tasmin (196 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 TVR Tasmin weights approximately 245 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, 1983 TVR Tasmin (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 TVR Tasmin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1983 TVR Tasmin | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Escort | Tasmin |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
