1980 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 16 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 895 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 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2290 mm |