1988 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1988 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 155 kg more than 1988 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Toyota Soarer 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 Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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 Soarer (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Escort | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
