1986 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 506 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 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | Carlton |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |