1989 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Corolla (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Escort | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 15.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |