1984 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 29 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 920 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 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 2013 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Venza |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2775 mm |
