1992 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2000 Mazda Premacy is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Premacy (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 415 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, 2000 Mazda Premacy (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 2000 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
