2009 Ford Escape vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
