1986 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 1988 Suzuki Alto is newer by 2 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 52 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Alto.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1988 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Escort | Alto |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 55 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 30 L |