1997 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1997 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (97 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 85 kg more than 1997 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Toyota Corona 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 1980 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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