1986 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Peugeot iOn

To start off, 1993 Peugeot iOn is newer by 7 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 1,905 cc, 1993 Peugeot iOn is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot iOn (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot iOn should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 30 kg more than 1993 Peugeot iOn.

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, 1993 Peugeot iOn (172 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm). This means 1993 Peugeot iOn will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1993 Peugeot iOn 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. 1993 Peugeot iOn will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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