2011 Ford Escape vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 378 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape, 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, 2011 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Corona |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
