1992 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 257 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
