1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2000 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 328 kg more than 2000 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 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2000 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Escort |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
