1995 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 25 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.

Because 1993 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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