1991 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1991 Ford Escort and 1991 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Opel Astra (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1991 Ford Escort. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Escort weights approximately 79 kg more than 1991 Opel Astra.
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, 1991 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Opel Astra. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Escort | 1991 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Astra |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1858 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
