1995 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Montego would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego.
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, 1989 Rover Montego (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1989 Rover Montego | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Escort | Montego |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |