1980 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Toyota Dyna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Dyna is newer by 27 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 2,986 cc, 2007 Toyota Dyna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Dyna (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Dyna should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort.
Because 2007 Toyota Dyna 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, 2007 Toyota Dyna 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, 2007 Toyota Dyna (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Dyna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2007 Toyota Dyna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Dyna |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2986 cc |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
