2005 Toyota Avensis vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 190 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 1990 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Avensis | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Avensis | Corsair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |