1984 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 14 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Tata Safari (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Escort | Safari |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
