1996 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 1996 Ford Escort and 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 510 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (190 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escort | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1640 kg |
