1984 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (106 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (78 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 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 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Celica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
