1986 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Italdesign Visconti

To start off, 2004 Italdesign Visconti is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Italdesign Visconti (399 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Italdesign Visconti should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort.

Because 2004 Italdesign Visconti is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Italdesign Visconti will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Italdesign Visconti (680 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Italdesign Visconti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 2004 Italdesign Visconti 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. 2004 Italdesign Visconti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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