1995 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1995 Ford Escort and 1995 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (124 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 850 weights approximately 150 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 Volvo 850 (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escort | 850 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
