1995 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Daewoo Lacetti
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daewoo Lacetti weights approximately 362 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 Ford Escort (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Lacetti. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 2012 Daewoo Lacetti | |
| Make | Ford | Daewoo |
| Model | Escort | Lacetti |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
