2005 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort.
Because 1984 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 1984 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
