1995 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 110 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina.
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, 1989 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Carina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |