1981 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 181 kg more than 1981 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Escort | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Carina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |