1995 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Sera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Sera would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Sera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 224 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera.
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 Toyota Sera (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Sera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Sera |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |