1995 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2004 Toyota Caldina is newer by 9 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. Both 1995 Ford Escort and 2004 Toyota Caldina are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 155 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, 2004 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2004 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 2004 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Caldina |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |