2005 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escort | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |