1984 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Celica 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 1981 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Celica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |