1990 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 145 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort.

Because 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.

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