1985 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Escort | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Carina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
