1986 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 925 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.
Because 1980 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 1980 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1980 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1980 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Century |
Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |