1980 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 123 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Starlet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |