1993 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 390 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, 2010 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Escort | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
