1994 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2001 Opel Corsa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1994 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Escort weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa.
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, 2001 Opel Corsa (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Escort. 2001 Opel Corsa has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Opel Corsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Escort | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Corsa |
Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |