1982 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1982 Ford Escort (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Escort | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Escort | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
