1992 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1992 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Soarer (211 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (162 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
