1982 Austin Ambassador vs. 1982 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1982 Austin Ambassador and 1982 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Austin Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Ambassador (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 255 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. 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, 1982 Austin Ambassador (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Ambassador | 1982 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Ambassador | Escort |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2400 mm |
