2005 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2005 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Escort (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
