1995 Ford Escort vs. 2003 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2003 Toyota Solara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Solara weights approximately 165 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 2003 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Solara |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
