1980 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 29 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 1010 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 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Escort | Safari |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
