1992 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1992 Ford Escort and 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 395 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix (244 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort. 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escort | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
