1996 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada

To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 348 kg more than 1996 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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