1986 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 80 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
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 (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont 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. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | Belmont |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |