1999 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 211 kg more than 1999 Ford Escort.
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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Escort. 1999 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Picnic has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Picnic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Escort | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
