1979 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Toyota Previa is newer by 25 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), 2004 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Previa (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 900 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.
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, 2004 Toyota Previa, 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, 2004 Toyota Previa (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Previa |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |