1986 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 9 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 327 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, 1995 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1995 Chevrolet Beretta | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Escort | Beretta |
Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1287 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 68 L |