1990 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Rover 75

To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 8 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 310 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, 1998 Rover 75 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.

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