1986 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Volvo 850
To start off, 1994 Volvo 850 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 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 850 (240 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster 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, 1994 Volvo 850 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1986 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1994 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1994 Volvo 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1994 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Escort | 850 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |