1998 Ford Libre vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Ford Libre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Ford Libre. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Libre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Libre weights approximately 206 kg more than 1995 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1995 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Libre. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Libre. 1995 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Libre has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Libre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Libre | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Libre | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1092 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |