1986 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1986 Ford Escort and 1986 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,672 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Subaru XT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru XT (147 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Subaru XT weights approximately 488 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 Subaru XT (211 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Subaru XT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1986 Subaru XT | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | XT |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 2672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |