1990 Cadillac Aurora vs. 1984 Ford Escort

To start off, 1990 Cadillac Aurora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,465 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (200 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Aurora should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.

Because 1990 Cadillac Aurora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Aurora 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, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (366 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 1990 Cadillac Aurora has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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