1990 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Escort (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Escort | 200 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
