1975 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 176 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, 1999 Toyota Corolla, 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 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
