1981 Ford Escort III vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV
Dimensions Comparison

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1981 Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA)Change Car
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1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 1981 Ford Escort III and the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV comes in at 4330 mm (170.47 in), giving it a 364 mm (14.33 in) (8.4 %) advantage over the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV stretches to 1690 mm (66.54 in), making it 50 mm (1.97 in) (3.0 %) wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV 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 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III.

Length
3966 mm156.1 in
4330 mm170.5 in
Width
1640 mm64.6 in
1690 mm66.5 in
Height
1337 mm52.6 in
1415 mm55.7 in

1981 Ford Escort III Preview
3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -364 mm-14.3 in (-8.4%)
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV Preview
4330 mm170.5 in 🟒 +364 mm+14.3 in (+9.2%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1640 mm64.6 in πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-3.0%)
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV Preview
1690 mm66.5 in 🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+3.0%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1337 mm52.6 in πŸ”΄ -78 mm-3.1 in (-5.5%)
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV Preview
1415 mm55.7 in 🟒 +78 mm+3.1 in (+5.8%)
1981 Ford Escort III
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

1981
1996

Production:

1980-1989 Discontinued Model
1996-1998 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3966 mm156.1 in
πŸ”΄ -364 mm-14.3 in (-8.4%)
4330 mm170.5 in
🟒 +364 mm+14.3 in (+9.2%)

Width:

1640 mm64.6 in
πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-3.0%)
1690 mm66.5 in
🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+3.0%)

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:

-
155 mm6.1 in

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
πŸ”΄ -160 kg-353 lbs (-10.4%)
1535 kg3384 lbs
🟒 +160 kg+353 lbs (+11.6%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16

Tire Size:

  • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
  • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 205/50 R16 (W:205 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)

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