1986 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Liana is newer by 21 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (90 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 135 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, 1986 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2007 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Escort | Liana |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
