1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Ford Escort

To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (78 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 505 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 1988 Ford Falcon 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 1988 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.

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