1986 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster

To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 705 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.

Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ford Escort 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
Make Ford Plymouth
Model Escort Trail Duster
Year Released 1986 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1751 cc 3678 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 238 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 910 kg 1615 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2700 mm


 

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