1995 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Plymouth Breeze

To start off, both 1995 Ford Escort and 1995 Plymouth Breeze were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 260 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 Breeze (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Breeze 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 Breeze
Make Ford Plymouth
Model Escort Breeze
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 132 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1380 mm


 

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