2011 Ford Escape vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 529 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Corona |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2510 mm |
