1986 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 310 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Celica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
