1986 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Neon 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Escort | Neon |
Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |