1983 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 390 kg more than 1983 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Escort | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Venture |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
