1982 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 151 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ford Escort (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Escort | 1995 Rover 200 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Escort | 200 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |