1990 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Neon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 84 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, 1994 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Escort | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Escort | Neon |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2650 mm |