1986 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2004 Toyota Allion is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Allion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Allion (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Allion should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 2004 Toyota Allion (148 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Allion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 2004 Toyota Allion 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. 2004 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2004 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Allion |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
