1981 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Tata Estate

To start off, 1991 Tata Estate is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,947 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Escort (70 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1991 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1991 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Tata Estate weights approximately 686 kg more than 1981 Ford Escort.

Because 1991 Tata Estate 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 1991 Tata Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Escort, 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, 1981 Ford Escort (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Tata Estate.

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