2001 Dodge Neon vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 Dodge Neon is newer by 6 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. Both 2001 Dodge Neon and 1995 Ford Escort are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Neon (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 2001 Dodge Neon (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Neon | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Neon | Escort |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
