1995 Acura Legend vs. 1990 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort.
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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 1990 Ford Escort | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | Legend | Escort |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |