1998 Ford Triton vs. 1995 Ford Escort

To start off, 1998 Ford Triton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Triton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Triton (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Triton should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Triton weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 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 Ford Triton (174 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Triton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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