1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1986 Ford Escort

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 644 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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