1995 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
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 Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Ford Escort (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
