1990 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.

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