1984 Audi 90 vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1984 Audi 90 and 1984 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi 90 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Audi 90 (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1984 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 90 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
