1986 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 1986 Ford Escort and 1986 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 220 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 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am 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 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Escort | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 2471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |