1980 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 5 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 195 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.
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, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Escort | Sigma |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |