1992 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 215 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Escort (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Escort | 100 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
