1981 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1990 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 603 kg more than 1981 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Supra 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 1990 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Escort, 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, 1990 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Escort | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Supra |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2730 mm |