1987 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort. 1989 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Escort | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corolla |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |