2002 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2002 Ford Escort

To start off, both 2002 Daihatsu Naked and 2002 Ford Escort were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Escort weights approximately 312 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 2002 Ford Escort (178 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Naked. 2002 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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