1986 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 8 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 780 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.
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, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Escort | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
