1986 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 27 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 620 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escort | Forester |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2615 mm |
