1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 Austin Maestro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Austin Maestro weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Maestro | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Maestro | Escort |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |