1981 Ford Escort III vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V
Dimensions Comparison

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1981 Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA)Change Car
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1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VChange Car
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Here’s how the 1981 Ford Escort III and the 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V comes in at 4350 mm (171.26 in), giving it a 384 mm (15.12 in) (8.8 %) advantage over the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V stretches to 1770 mm (69.69 in), making it 130 mm (5.12 in) (7.3 %) wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V reaches 1415 mm (55.71 in), which is 78 mm (3.07 in) (5.5 %) taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1337 mm (52.64 in).

Overall, the 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III.

Length
3966 mm156.1 in
4350 mm171.3 in
Width
1640 mm64.6 in
1770 mm69.7 in
Height
1337 mm52.6 in
1415 mm55.7 in

1981 Ford Escort III Preview
3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -384 mm-15.1 in (-8.8%)
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V Preview
4350 mm171.3 in 🟒 +384 mm+15.1 in (+9.7%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1640 mm64.6 in πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-7.3%)
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V Preview
1770 mm69.7 in 🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+7.9%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1337 mm52.6 in πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-5.5%)
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V Preview
1415 mm55.7 in 🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+5.8%)
1981 Ford Escort III
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

1981
1998

Production:

1980-1989 Discontinued Model
1998-1999 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3966 mm156.1 in
πŸ”΄ -384 mm-15.1 in (-8.8%)
4350 mm171.3 in
🟒 +384 mm+15.1 in (+9.7%)

Width:

1640 mm64.6 in
πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-7.3%)
1770 mm69.7 in
🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+7.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1337 mm52.6 in
πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-5.5%)
1415 mm55.7 in
🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+5.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

305 liter10.8 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1378 liter48.7 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs
πŸ”΄ -390 kg-860 lbs (-31.0%) - πŸ”΄ -365 kg-805 lbs (-29.0%)
1260 kg2778 lbs
🟒 +365 kg+805 lbs (+40.8%) - 🟒 +390 kg+860 lbs (+44.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1375 kg3031 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
  • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 225/45 ZR17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)

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