1980 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 675 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 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escort | Forester |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2616 mm |
