2000 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 5 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 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Lanos (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 175 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Lanos.
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, 1995 Ford Escort (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Lanos | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Lanos | Escort |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
