1996 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (172 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
