1996 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Corsair.
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, 1996 Ford Escort (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Corsair. 1991 Ford Corsair 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. 1991 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Escort | 1991 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Corsair |
Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |