1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Cadillac Allante is newer by 1 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 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac Allante (169 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (132 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 510 kg more than 1985 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, 1986 Cadillac Allante (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort. 1986 Cadillac Allante 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. 1986 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Cadillac Allante | 1985 Ford Escort | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Allante | Escort |
Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |