1992 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 65 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Escort | 200 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
