1995 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Verada

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 380 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 1991 Mitsubishi Verada 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. 1991 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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