1996 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2008 Mazda Premacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 255 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, 1996 Ford Escort (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 2008 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |
