1989 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1992 Opel Calibra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Escort | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
