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 1,982 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (124 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 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 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 Volvo 850 (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 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 | 1391 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |