1995 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, both 1995 Ford Escort and 1995 Saturn SL were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Saturn SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Saturn SL (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Saturn SL should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 Saturn SL.
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 Saturn SL (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Saturn SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1995 Saturn SL | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Escort | SL |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |