1993 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Plymouth Laser
To start off, both 1993 Ford Escort and 1993 Plymouth Laser were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Laser (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Laser should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Laser weights approximately 85 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Plymouth Laser (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Escort | 1993 Plymouth Laser | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Escort | Laser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
