1980 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, 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, 1980 Ford Escort (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corolla |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 84 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |