2000 Dodge Durango vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Dodge Durango is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Because 2000 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Dodge Durango (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 2000 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Durango | 1984 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Escort |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
