2012 Toyota 86 I vs. 1981 Ford Escort III
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 2012 Toyota 86 I and the 1981 Ford Escort III compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Toyota 86 I measures 4240 mm (166.93 in), making it 274 mm (10.79 in) (6.5 %) longer than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Toyota 86 I spans 1775 mm (69.88 in), which is 135 mm (5.31 in) (7.6 %) broader than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 1981 Ford Escort III reaches 1337 mm (52.64 in), which is 52 mm (2.05 in) (3.9 %) taller than the 2012 Toyota 86 I at 1285 mm (50.59 in).

Overall, the 2012 Toyota 86 I is longer and wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III, while the 1981 Ford Escort III is taller than the 2012 Toyota 86 I.

Length
4240 mm166.9 in
3966 mm156.1 in
Width
1775 mm69.9 in
1640 mm64.6 in
Height
1285 mm50.6 in
1337 mm52.6 in

2012 Toyota 86 I Preview
4240 mm166.9 in 🟒 +274 mm+10.8 in (+6.9%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -274 mm-10.8 in (-6.5%)
2012 Toyota 86 I Preview
1775 mm69.9 in 🟒 +135 mm+5.3 in (+8.2%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1640 mm64.6 in πŸ”΄ -135 mm-5.3 in (-7.6%)
2012 Toyota 86 I Preview
1285 mm50.6 in πŸ”΄ -52 mm-2.0 in (-3.9%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1337 mm52.6 in 🟒 +52 mm+2.0 in (+4.0%)
2012 Toyota 86 I
1981 Ford Escort III

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Hatchback

Model Year:

2012
1981

Production:

2012-2016 Discontinued Model
1980-1989 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4240 mm166.9 in
🟒 +274 mm+10.8 in (+6.9%)
3966 mm156.1 in
πŸ”΄ -274 mm-10.8 in (-6.5%)

Width:

1775 mm69.9 in
🟒 +135 mm+5.3 in (+8.2%)
1640 mm64.6 in
πŸ”΄ -135 mm-5.3 in (-7.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1285 mm50.6 in
πŸ”΄ -52 mm-2.0 in (-3.9%)
1337 mm52.6 in
🟒 +52 mm+2.0 in (+4.0%)

Ground Clearance:

120 mm4.7 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

243 liter8.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -62 liter-2.2 cu ft (-20.3%)
305 liter10.8 cu ft
🟒 +62 liter+2.2 cu ft (+25.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1378 liter48.7 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1230-1253 kg2712-2762 lbs
🟒 +335 kg+739 lbs (+37.4%) - 🟒 +383 kg+844 lbs (+44.0%)
870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs
πŸ”΄ -383 kg-844 lbs (-30.6%) - πŸ”΄ -335 kg-739 lbs (-27.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1670-1700 kg3682-3748 lbs
🟒 +295 kg+650 lbs (+21.5%) - 🟒 +325 kg+717 lbs (+23.6%)
1375 kg3031 lbs
πŸ”΄ -325 kg-717 lbs (-19.1%) - πŸ”΄ -295 kg-650 lbs (-17.7%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 215/45 R17 (W:215 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
  • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)

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