1980 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 135 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Corona |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
