1989 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (107 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
