1990 Ford Probe vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Probe would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Ford Probe. (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Probe weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
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, 1990 Ford Probe (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Probe | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Probe | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
