1995 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Frontera weights approximately 504 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 1994 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Opel Frontera (171 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1994 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
