1980 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 250 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 1980 Ford Escort 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 1980 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina, 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Carina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |