1987 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1982 Toyota Supra 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 1982 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1982 Toyota Supra (197 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm). This means 1982 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Escort | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Supra |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 109 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |