1994 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Ford Escort. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Escort | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
