1999 Ford Escort vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 1999 Ford Escort and 1999 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 659 more horse power than 1999 Ford Escort. (131 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Escort weights approximately 124 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
Because 1999 TVR Speed 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 703 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Escort. 1999 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1999 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 1999 TVR Speed 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Escort | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Escort | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
