1984 Dodge Colt vs. 1981 Ford Escort

To start off, 1984 Dodge Colt is newer by 3 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Dodge Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Dodge Colt (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Dodge Colt should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Dodge Colt weights approximately 196 kg more than 1981 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, 1984 Dodge Colt (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Dodge Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.

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