1995 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 700 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Century 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 1978 Toyota Century. 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Century |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |