1998 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Ford Escort is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Escort weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Escort | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |