1985 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Holden Nova

To start off, 1995 Holden Nova is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Nova weights approximately 10 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.

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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Nova. 1995 Holden Nova has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Nova will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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