1985 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 260 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.
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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Escort | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Venture |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
