1980 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2006 Toyota Previa is newer by 26 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Previa (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Previa weights approximately 730 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, 2006 Toyota Previa, 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, 2006 Toyota Previa (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2006 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Previa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
