2000 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2000 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Corsair weights approximately 6 kg more than 2000 Ford Escort.
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, 2000 Ford Escort (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 1992 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
