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

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1981 Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA)Change Car
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2012 Toyota 86 IChange Car
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Here’s how the 1981 Ford Escort III and the 2012 Toyota 86 I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Toyota 86 I comes in at 4240 mm (166.93 in), giving it a 274 mm (10.79 in) (6.5 %) advantage over the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Toyota 86 I stretches to 1775 mm (69.88 in), making it 135 mm (5.31 in) (7.6 %) wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 1981 Ford Escort III stands at 1337 mm (52.64 in), giving it an extra 52 mm (2.05 in) (3.9 %) compared to the 2012 Toyota 86 I at 1285 mm (50.59 in).

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

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

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

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Coupe

Model Year:

1981
2012

Production:

1980-1989 Discontinued Model
2012-2016 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

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

Ground Clearance:

-
120 mm4.7 in

Trunk Capacity:

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

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1378 liter48.7 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

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

Maximal permitted Weight:

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

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17

Tire Size:

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

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