1979 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1991 Toyota MR2 is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 360 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, 1991 Toyota MR2 (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | MR2 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |