1992 Dodge Caravan vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1992 Dodge Caravan and 1992 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1992 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 340 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort.
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, 1992 Dodge Caravan (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Dodge Caravan | 1992 Ford Escort | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Caravan | Escort |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |