1996 Fiat Armadillo vs. 1995 Ford Escort

To start off, 1996 Fiat Armadillo is newer by 1 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 1,998 cc, 1996 Fiat Armadillo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Armadillo weights approximately 284 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort.

Let's talk about torque, 1996 Fiat Armadillo (200 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm). This means 1996 Fiat Armadillo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 1996 Fiat Armadillo has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Fiat Armadillo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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