2000 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2000 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 136 kg more than 2000 Ford Escort.
Because 1980 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Escort (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. 2000 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Blizzard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 1980 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
