1984 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 280 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.
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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Escort | Neon |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |