1982 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 1987 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Ford Escort (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Escort | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
