1981 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Ford Versailles
To start off, 1994 Ford Versailles is newer by 13 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Versailles is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Versailles (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Versailles should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1994 Ford Versailles (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Versailles will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Escort | 1994 Ford Versailles | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Versailles |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
