1998 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Toyota Will

To start off, 2004 Toyota Will is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Will weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Escort. 2004 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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