1980 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 31 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Duster weights approximately 350 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 2011 Dacia Duster 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, 2011 Dacia Duster 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, 2011 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Dacia |
| Model | Escort | Duster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2673 mm |
