2000 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 361 kg more than 2000 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |
