1980 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada

To start off, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 640 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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