1986 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Corsa (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 170 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa.
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 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Corsa |
Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |