1998 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1998 Ford Escort and 1998 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Escort weights approximately 430 kg more than 1998 Suzuki Swift. 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 Ford Escort (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Escort | 1998 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Escort | Swift |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |