1995 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, both 1995 Ford Escort and 1995 Plymouth Acclaim were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Acclaim (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 69 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, 1995 Plymouth Acclaim (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1995 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Escort | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
