1997 Ford Versailles vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 1997 Ford Versailles and 1997 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 Ford Versailles. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Versailles.
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, 1997 Toyota Avensis (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Versailles. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Versailles. 1997 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Versailles will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Versailles | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Versailles | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
