1986 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 27 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 830 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 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Venza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 67 L |
