1982 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 19 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 522 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor. 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Escort | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Condor |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
