1992 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Ford Sierra

To start off, both 1992 Ford Escort and 1992 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 5 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra.

Because 1992 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ford Escort 1992 Ford Sierra
Make Ford Ford
Model Escort Sierra
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1859 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 88 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 1095 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2620 mm