1992 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Tata Safari
To start off, 2002 Tata Safari is newer by 10 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Tata Safari (136 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata Safari weights approximately 1000 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.
Because 2002 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 2002 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Escort | Safari |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
