1990 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1995 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 27 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1995 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort. 1995 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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