1995 Acura Legend vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1995 Acura Legend and 1995 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 110 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1995 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 1995 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 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 | 1995 Ford Escort | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | Legend | Escort |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |