1984 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1990 Subaru Justy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Subaru Justy (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Escort weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 Subaru Justy.
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, 1990 Subaru Justy (96 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1990 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Justy |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |