1988 Eagle Summit vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 Eagle Summit is newer by 2 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Eagle Summit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Eagle Summit (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Eagle Summit weights approximately 162 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.
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, 1988 Eagle Summit (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Eagle Summit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Eagle Summit | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Eagle | Ford |
| Model | Summit | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1115 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
