1996 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 14 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Because 1978 Toyota Celica 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 Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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 Celica (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (115 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Escort | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Celica |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |