1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1996 Ford Escort

To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Daihatsu Opti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Daihatsu Opti would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 380 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 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, 1996 Ford Escort (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (107 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 1992 Daihatsu Opti has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Daihatsu Opti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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