1986 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Rover 400
To start off, 1992 Rover 400 is newer by 6 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1992 Rover 400. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 400 weights approximately 96 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1992 Rover 400 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Escort | 400 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |