1985 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2004 Toyota Caldina is newer by 19 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Caldina. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 165 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Caldina. 2004 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 2004 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Caldina |
Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |