1995 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 524 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Toyota Sport 800 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 1965 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Ford Escort (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.9 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 30 L |