1988 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 531 kg more than 1988 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Escort.

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