2006 Ford Escape vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 119 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escape | Carina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |