1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1986 Cadillac Allante and 1986 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 110 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 680 kg more than 1986 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1986 Cadillac Allante has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Allante | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Allante | Escort |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
