1975 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Carina weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Carina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |