1956 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 545 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort. 1998 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
