1989 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (61 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Escort weights approximately 111 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Escort, 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, 1989 Ford Escort (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Escort | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 149 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
