1984 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Neon is newer by 10 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), 1994 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 319 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, 1994 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 1994 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Escort | Neon |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |