1979 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 5 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 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota MR2 (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 85 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, 1984 Toyota MR2 (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | MR2 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |