1979 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1990 Toyota Sera is newer by 11 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Sera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 4 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Because 1979 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Toyota Sera (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Sera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Sera |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |