1979 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2010 Toyota Aygo is newer by 31 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Toyota Aygo.
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, 2010 Toyota Aygo, 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, 2010 Toyota Aygo (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 2010 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Aygo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |