1975 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 222 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1997 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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Carina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |