1980 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1997 Subaru Justy is newer by 17 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru Justy weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy 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, 1997 Subaru Justy 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, 1980 Ford Escort (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1997 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escort | Justy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2270 mm |
