1986 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 11 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 859 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora 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. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Escort | Aurora |
Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |