1989 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1989 Ford Escort and 1989 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Camry weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 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 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Camry. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Escort | 1989 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Camry |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
