1985 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort.
Because 1979 Toyota Century 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 1979 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Century |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |