1970 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 361 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.

Because 1970 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.

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