1985 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 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 23 more horse power than 1995 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 400.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 1995 Rover 400 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Escort | 400 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |