1989 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Escort | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
