1992 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 1992 Ford Escort and 1992 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (224 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Camry. (188 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Camry weights approximately 203 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort.

Because 1992 Ford Escort is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Ford Escort (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Camry. (255 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ford Escort 1992 Toyota Camry
Make Ford Toyota
Model Escort Camry
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 2958 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 224 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.8 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.6:1
Top Speed 220 km/hour 227 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1307 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 70 L


 

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