1986 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 24 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 840 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
Because 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2010 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Escort | Safari |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
