1997 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Rover 75

To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,950 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1997 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, 1998 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (115 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort. 1998 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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