1992 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, both 1992 Ford Escort and 1992 Volkswagen Corrado were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 5 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 Volkswagen Corrado (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1992 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escort | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
