1996 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 103 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort.
Because 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 1981 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (172 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Escort | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Escort | Tagora |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 40 L |